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Rarotonga schools receive free oral health education kits

Rarotonga schools receive free oral health education kits

Rarotonga schools receive free oral health education kits

Apii Avarua students and principal Engia Baxter, with CITC sales and distribution manager Jane Wichman. CITC/24030516

Gearing up for World Oral Health Day and committed to promoting oral health awareness and education on the island, CITC has partnered with Colgate to distribute oral health education kits to school students.

This week, Jane Wichman, CITC sales and distribution manager, and her team distributed “Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” oral health education kits to primary schools across Rarotonga.

“At CITC, we believe in providing essential resources to our community,” said Wichman.

“By partnering with Colgate, we are delighted to bring these valuable oral health education kits directly to the children of Rarotonga.”

The “Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” free program is a globally renowned children’s oral health initiative that has positively impacted the lives of over a billion children since its inception in 1991.

Designed to teach children the importance of good oral hygiene, the education kits feature engaging educational material and games aimed at promoting lifelong oral hygiene habits among children, developed by teachers, dental professionals and local cultural experts.

These resources emphasize the significance of regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and aim to equip children with the knowledge needed

Aldine ISD, Memorial Hermann to operate Houston high school for training healthcare professionals – Houston Public Media

Aldine ISD, Memorial Hermann to operate Houston high school for training healthcare professionals – Houston Public Media

HEAL High School Rendering

Memorial Hermann Health System

Pictured is an artist’s rendering of HEAL, a healthcare-focused high school to open in the fall of 2024 on the campus of Aldine ISD’s Nimitz High School.

Administrators at Aldine ISD want to help prepare their students for fruitful careers after graduation, which is one of the reasons the Houston-area school district is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to create a new high school geared toward training medical professionals.

They also want to help meet growing needs both within the healthcare industry and their own community.

Aldine ISD, which serves about 60,000 students in the north and northeast parts of the city, is in a healthcare desert, according to Adrian Bustillos, the district’s chief transformation officer. So by opening Health Education and Learning High School, or HEAL, with the help of Memorial Hermann and a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Bustillos said Aldine ISD can help address the worker shortage within the medical profession while training people to provide healthcare services to their own friends, neighbors and family members.

“We’ve just got to do our part to give back and prepare students,” Bustillos said. “When I go to the doctor, when you go to

School Fuel: Barrie Food Bank supports student health, education

School Fuel: Barrie Food Bank supports student health, education

‘We believe that no child should have to face the day on an empty stomach,’ says official

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Barrie Food Bank is excited to announce the kickoff of its School Fuel program in collaboration with the School Nutrition Council of Ontario, and the Pavlik Foundation.

This innovative program aims to deliver healthy snack foods to school-aged children in Barrie, addressing the critical issue of food insecurity that affects their ability to learn and thrive.

Numerous studies have shown that when children go to school hungry, it has a profound impact on their energy levels, concentration, creativity, and behavior. Barrie Food Bank recognizes the importance of addressing these challenges head-on by providing nutritious snack options through the School Fuel program.

The School Fuel program is a vital component in supporting the health and education of students in our community. The carefully curated selection of foods includes whole wheat cereals, bread, bagels, ‘Made Good’ granola bars, banana and blueberry muffins, yogurt, milk (including lactose-free options), cheese, eggs, applesauce, apples, oranges, peaches, and diced pears in fruit cups. Participating schools can select the options they want for their students. This diverse range of items allows children to receive